whatanimeshouldiwatchnext · Fantasy

The best anthropomorphic fantasy anime you can start from the beginning

42 anime that are both fantasy and anthropomorphic, ranked by MyAnimeList, with none of the sequels, side stories or recap editions you cannot start cold. Top of the list: Houseki no Kuni, Bakemono no Ko, Omae Umasou da na.

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1. 1 Houseki no Kuni Land of the Lustrous TV · 2017 · 12 episodes · Orange · #243 on MyAnimeList 92% would recommend
2. 2 Bakemono no Ko The Boy and the Beast Film · 2015 · Studio Chizu · #420 on MyAnimeList 92% would recommend
3. 3 Omae Umasou da na Heart and Yummie Film · 2010 · Ajia-do · #714 on MyAnimeList 90% would recommend
4. 4 Niehime to Kemono no Ou Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts TV · 2023 · 24 episodes · J.C.Staff · #939 on MyAnimeList 84% would recommend
5. 5 Somali to Mori no Kamisama Somali and the Forest Spirit TV · 2020 · 12 episodes · Satelight · #1155 on MyAnimeList 85% would recommend
6. 6 Hakumei to Mikochi Hakumei and Mikochi TV · 2018 · 12 episodes · Lerche · #1391 on MyAnimeList 81% would recommend
7. 7 Arashi no Yoru ni One Stormy Night Film · 2005 · Group TAC · #1593 on MyAnimeList 81% would recommend
8. 8 Kimitachi wa Dou Ikiru ka The Boy and the Heron Film · 2023 · Studio Ghibli · #1786 on MyAnimeList 82% would recommend
9. 9 Hokkyoku Hyakkaten no Concierge-san The Concierge Film · 2023 · Production I.G · #2060 on MyAnimeList 84% would recommend
10. 10 Kemono Friends TV · 2017 · 12 episodes · Yaoyorozu · #2109 on MyAnimeList 75% would recommend
11. 11 Madang-eul Naon Amtalg Daisy: A Hen into the Wild Film · 2011 · Odolttogi · #2283 on MyAnimeList 78% would recommend
12. 12 Konohana Kitan TV · 2017 · 12 episodes · Lerche · #2320 on MyAnimeList 76% would recommend
13. 13 Doraemon TV · 1973 · 26 episodes · Nippon TV Douga · #2542 on MyAnimeList 74% would recommend
14. 14 Ginga Tetsudou no Yoru Night on the Galactic Railroad Film · 1985 · Group TAC · #2764 on MyAnimeList 74% would recommend
15. 15 BNA BNA: Brand New Animal TV · 2020 · 12 episodes · Trigger · #2918 on MyAnimeList 77% would recommend
16. 16 Juuni Senshi Bakuretsu Eto Ranger TV · 1995 · 39 episodes · Shaft · #3031 on MyAnimeList 72% would recommend
17. 17 Kimi to Koete Koi ni Naru With You, Our Love Will Make It Through TV · 2025 · 12 episodes · Millepensee · #4173 on MyAnimeList 68% would recommend
18. 18 Maple Town Monogatari Maple Town TV · 1986 · 52 episodes · Toei Animation · #4524 on MyAnimeList 65% would recommend
19. 19 Yani Neko Chainsmoker Cat TV · 2026 · Bibury Animation Studios · #4540 on MyAnimeList 70% would recommend
20. 20 Zero kara Hajimeru Mahou no Sho Grimoire of Zero TV · 2017 · 12 episodes · White Fox · #4594 on MyAnimeList 70% would recommend
21. 21 Yuri Kuma Arashi Yurikuma Arashi TV · 2015 · 12 episodes · SILVER LINK. · #4645 on MyAnimeList 65% would recommend
22. 22 Da Li Si Rizhi White Cat Legend ONA · 2020 · 12 episodes · Nice Boat Animation · #5144 on MyAnimeList 63% would recommend
23. 23 Monster Musume no Iru Nichijou Monster Musume: Everyday Life with Monster Girls TV · 2015 · 12 episodes · Lerche · #5329 on MyAnimeList 64% would recommend
24. 24 Cat Shit One ONA · 2010 · 1 episode · Anima · #5555 on MyAnimeList 63% would recommend
25. 25 Jewelpet TV · 2009 · 52 episodes · Studio Comet · #5633 on MyAnimeList 59% would recommend

Why this is not a MyAnimeList search. Every entry here is one you can start from the beginning. Anything with a prequel or a parent story is left out, as are recaps and compilation editions — about half of what MyAnimeList ranks. Ordered by MyAnimeList position. The percentage is the share of MyAnimeList scorers who rated a title 7 or higher.